Завдання для I етапу олімпіади з англійської мови для 8 класу.
I тур
8 клас
Аудіювання
The new timetable
I was twelve when I came to Maywood School, three years ago. Like most schools in the USA, classes began at 8.00 am. However, the headteacher, Mr Bergman, thought there was a problem, because so many students were either missing the first class or arriving late. My classmates and I often found it hard to keep our eyes open in the mornings, so lessons were no fun for us. Our marks weren’t good too.
In the end, Mr Bergman asked the school doctor for advice. The doctor explained that because teenagers’ bodies are growing so quickly, they need more sleep than adults and children. But their body clocks make it hard for them to go to bed before 11.00 pm, so the best time for them to wake up is around 8.00 am.
Mr Bergman decided to try an experiment. He changed the start time for lessons to 9.00 am. The school still opened at 8.00 am and teachers used the extra hour for preparing lessons.
I didn’t think the new timetable would make much difference, but I was wrong. I felt much better! Everyone’s marks became better, and we all felt healthier. Also, more students had time for a hot breakfast together in the cafeteria.
After three months Mr Bergman asked teachers, students and parents if they wanted to keep the new timetable. Everyone did.
I тур
8 клас
Аудіювання
Listen to a text read aloud twice and do the following tasks.
Task 1. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false)
1. The author and her friends enjoyed their lessons before the experiment. (false)
2. The doctor said that the best time for teenagers to wake up is 8.00 am. (false)
3. During the experiment the lessons began an hour later. (true)
4. Students had more time in the morning for breakfast. (false)
5. The experiment finished after five months. (false)
Task 2. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c
1. The author came to Maywood School when she was
a) 2
b) 8
c) 12
2. The headteacher was worried because
a) students were missing all classes
b) students were coming late for the first lesson
c) teachers were coming late for lessons
3. The doctor told Mr Bergman that teenagers
a) work too hard
b) are like children
c) need a lot of sleep
4. What happened during the experiment?
a) the school was open earlier
b) teachers had more free time
c) classes began later
5 When the author heard about the timetable
a) she didn’t think the students would do better
b) she was happy about it
c) she felt bad.
Il тур
8 клас
Читання
Read the text and do the following tasks.
Ben Charles is an American teenager and like many other sixteen-year-olds, he loves doing sports. Perhaps he’s playing basketball right now. He’s also very interested in clothes and fashion. He enjoys collecting sports shoes – trainers. He calls them ‘sneakers’. His collection consists of shoes for playing tennis and basketball, and trainers for meeting his friends.
There’s a difference between Ben and his friends. He’s got a small business which makes and sells sports shoes. Ben doesn’t sell his shoes because he would like to be rich; he sells them to help others. All Ben’s trainers look the same and they all cost $50. When you buy Ben’s trainers, he gives a free pair to someone who hasn’t got the money to buy them.
It all started two years ago when Ben found a photo of a young child without shoes. At that moment Ben understood that he’s very lucky. There are a lot of young people around the world who can’t buy trainers. Unlike Ben, they have to play sports like basketball without shoes.
If you’d like more information about Ben and his trainers, you can find him on Facebook or visit the SavesByB website.
Task 1. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false)
1. Ben Charles comes from the USA. (true)
2. Ben’s winning the basketball match right now. (false)
3. Some people can get a pair of Ben’s shoes without paying for them. (true)
4. Ben has to play basketball without shoes. (false)
5. Ben often visits the SavesByB website. (false)
Task 2. Choose the correct answers A, B, C or D
1. Ben has got many
A. pairs of shoes
B. sport clothes
C. tennis balls
D. websites
2. Ben started his business when he was
A. thirteen
B. fourteen
C. fifteen
D. sixteen
3. Ben sells his sport shoes because
A. he wants to have much money
B. he doesn’t need trainers any money
C. he wishes to help others
D. trainers are of top quality
4. Ben started a small business when he
A. collected many shoes
B. met many friends
C. saw a photo of a child without shoes
D. travelled around the world
5. On the website you can learn more about
A. Ben and his friends
B. Ben and his sneakers
C. children without shoes
D. young people around the world
III тур
8 клас
Творча письмова робота
1. We must master many lessons during our life, only it gives us progress and real knowledge. Do you agree with it? How do you learn and master your lessons?
2. Is your home a centre of affection for your friends and family? What do you do to keep your home a happy place and guard it carefully?
3. The time has come to make your own way in the world. What are your plans for the future?
III тур
8 клас
Усне мовлення
1. If you could be in any TV show, which would it be? Would you be a new character or an existing one? How would you introduce yourself into the show? How would your presence affect the plot?
2. Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? How does this quote apply to your own life?
3. Choosing a career path can be a difficult decision. What should be one’s motivation in choosing a career path? When you have a family to support, is it fair to choose a job that gives you personal satisfaction even if the salary is lower than other available jobs? How can people balance their professional and personal lives?
4. You have got an amazing chance to meet with a celebrity (living or dead) for one hour. Who would you meet and why? What questions would you ask this person? What would you like to tell him/her?
5. What is your favourite subject? Why? How will this subject help you in the future? Would you recommend this subject to someone else? How do teachers make lessons interesting for you? What role do you play in your own education?
6. Some argue that ‘street smarts’ are more important than ‘book smarts’. What are the most important lessons you’ve learned outside your school? Do the lessons we need in life come mostly from school, or not? What does it mean to have a ‘full’ education?
7. Supermarkets are becoming more widespread and popular in the modern world, while traditional markets (bazaars) are becoming less common. Where do you or your family do most food shopping? What advantages and disadvantages do you see with modern supermarkets? Do you think that traditional markets will disappear? Why or why not?
8. “Travelling is no longer necessary because modem technology has made it possible to learn about the rest of the world from computers and televisions.” Do you agree with this statement? Why do people like traveling? Do you think foreigners could really understand Ukrainian life and culture without visiting Ukraine? Justify your opinion.
9. People are often interested in foreign people and cultures. Which foreign culture do you find most intriguing? Which tradition from that culture would you like to experience? How has the classical understanding of that culture evolved overtime? What are the advantages and disadvantages of accepting foreign traditions into your own culture?
10Journalism is a vital and challenging profession. Why is journalism important? If you were a journalist, what kinds of news stories would you enjoy reporting about? Who would be the first person you would interview and why?
11. Choose a favourite holiday. Explain why you like this holiday so much. Tell a story from your life that illustrates what this holiday means to you. Explain how your family traditions are typical for Ukraine.
12. Many people look back on their childhood fondly and remember a favourite toy. What was your favorite childhood toy and why? What are the characteristics of a good toy? How do the toys of today differ from the toys in the past?
13. “If you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” How do you feel about this American saying? Do you keep quiet when you want to criticize someone or do you say what is on your mind? In which kinds of situations is it more tactful to keep your criticism to yourself and when is it more important to contradict someone?
14. “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a popular English idiom. How do you interpret this phrase? Describe a time when you misjudged someone or something based on appearances. What value do you think our culture places on appearances, and is it appropriate? Justify your opinion.
15. You want to cook something special for your parents. What would you choose to cook and why? Is it your favourite dish? What are its ingredients? What equipment and utensils do you need to cook it? What can make this dish especially tasty?
16. A person you know is planning to visit your town or city. During what season would you recommend him or her to visit it and why? What do you think this person would like and dislike about spending time in your town or city? Why? What areas of interest would you show her or him first?
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The story of Coca-Cola
What is the most recognizable object in the world? Could it be a football? Or a Big-Mac? No, the answer is a Coca-Cola bottle. The famous Coca-Cola bottle is almost 100 years old! Footballs and big macs are certainly part of life for lots of people; but Coca-Cola is now a permanent part of world culture. People know and drink Coca-Cola all over the
world. It is said that the Coca-Cola bottle is the most recognised object in the world. Hundreds of millions of people can recognise a Coke bottle by its shape, even if they cannot see it! And the famous Coca-Cola logo is the most famous logo in the world. Unlike any other famous commercial logo, it has not changed in 100 years! But the story of Coca-Cola is even older than that. It was in 1886 that John Pemberton, a druggist in Atlanta, Georgia, invented a new type of syrup, using coca leaves, sugar and cola nuts, plus a few other secret ingredients! Pemberton sold it as a medicine; and with its coca (the source of cocaine), it must have made people feel good! Nevertheless, Pemberton’s medicine was not very successful, so he sold his secret formula to another druggist, Asa Candler. Candler was interested, because he had another idea; he thought that Pemberton’s “medicine” would be much better if it was mixed with soda.
Candler was thus the man who really invented the drink Coca-Cola. At first he sold it in his drugstore; then he began selling the syrup to other drugstores, who used it with their soda fountains. Candler also advertised his new drink, and soon people were going to drugstores just to get a drink of Coca-Cola. Before long, other people became interested in the product, including a couple of businessmen who wanted to sell it in bottles. Candler sold them a licence to bottle the drink, and very quickly the men became millionaires. The famous bottle, with its very distinctive
shape, was designed in 1916. During the First World War, American soldiers in Europe began asking for Coca-
Cola, so the Coca-Cola company began to export to Europe. It was so popular with soldiers, that they then had to start bottling the drink in Europe. Today, Coca-Cola is made in countries all over the world, including Russia and
China; it is the world’s most popular drink. As for the famous formula, it is probably the world’s most valuable secret! The exact ingredients for making Coca-Cola are only known to a handful of people. And as for the
“coca” that was in the original drink, that was eliminated in 1903. It was a drug, and too dangerous. Today’s Coca-Cola contains caffeine, but not cocaine!
Mark the statements T (True) or F (False)
1. A Coca-Cola bottle is the most well-known object in the world.__________
2. Pemberton was the man who really invented the drink Coca-Cola. ________
3. Like any other famous commercial logo, it has not changed in 100 years!_________
4. At first Coca-Cola was sold as a medicine.________
5. Coca nuts are the source of cocaine.________
6. Pemberton sold his secret formula to another druggist, Asa Candler, as his syrup was very
successful._______
7. At first Coca-Cola was sold only in Candler’s drugstore.______
8. The Coca-Cola company had to start bottling the drink in Europe, because it was popular
among European citizens.________
9. Today, Coca-Cola is the most popular drink!________
10. Today’s Coca-Cola is not dangerous!________
Circle the correct item
1. How do people recognise a Coke bottle?
a. by its colour
b.by its logo
c.by its form
d.by its size
2. The inventor of Coca-Cola was John Pemberton, ….
a. the pharmacist
b. the doctor
c. the businessman
d. the philosopher
3. At first Coca-Cola was invented as a new type of …..
a. drink
b. medicine
c. injection
d. alcohol
4. What Coca-Cola ingredient was the source of cocaine?
a. coca nuts
b. coca leaves
c. cola leaves
d. cola nuts
5. Coca-Cola has its secret ….
a. shape
b. buyers
c. recipe
d. producers
6. Coca Cola became popular when it was mixed with ….
a. syrup
b. water
c. black tea
d. bubbling water
7. The bottle became famous, because of its very …. shape.
a. plain
b. big
c. memorable
d. beautiful
8. Coca-Cola was exported to Europe by … .
a. the company
b. Pemberton
c. Candler
d. the soldiers
9. The exact ingredients for making Coca-Cola are only known to ….
a. a small number of people
b. a lot of people
c. the inventor
d. all people
10. The ingredient “coca” was a drug and in 1903 it was … .
a. added
b. forbidden
c. forgotten
d. taken out
Творча письмова робота
8 клас
Оберіть одну тему і висвітліть її у творі.
1. Do you think you have a healthy life style? What is the main purpose of it?
2. Are you an internet surfer? What do you usually surf on the Internet?
3. Do you like listening to music? What kind of music do you prefer to listen to?
Усне мовлення
8 клас
1. Talk about your best friend at school. How did you meet him/her? Describe him/her. What
do you do together?
2. How do people (in your country) meet others and make friends? Would you like to have a
few very good friends or a lot of just friends? If you had a problem, would you go to your
friends or family? Why?
3. Which factors make for a long-lasting friendship? Do you think it’s necessary to like the
same things as your friends? Would you like to have friends in different parts of the world?
4. Is health the individual’s responsibility or that of society? In your country, do people work
out in the same way as in other countries? How is it different? Do health awareness programs
supported by the government and other organizations create any real impact on people?
5. What do you do to stay fit and healthy? How often do you do it? Who do you do it with?
Why do you think staying fit and healthy is important?
6. How should children be educated about the importance of maintaining good health? What are
the negative impacts, if any, of technological advances on the lifestyles of people nowadays?
Should unhealthy products be banned? If so, then how? How can people become more aware
of the implications of eating unhealthy food?
7. What are some good eating habits that people are expected to follow nowadays? Is it good to
watch TV while eating? How have food habits changed in your hometown? Is there a unique
food habit that your family follows in your hometown?
8. Describe an unusual or interesting activity you did recently. Where did you do it? When did
you do it? Who did you do it with? Why was it interesting?
9. Please describe your typical daily routine. What part (or time) of the day do you feel most
active (or, feel your best)? (Why?) What do you usually do at that time? If you could make
one change to your daily routine, what would it be?
10. What leisure centres and places for entertainment are there in your hometown? What leisure
facilities are there specially for young people in your hometown? What benefits can young
people get from such facilities?
11. Describe different ways of getting the news. Do you get the news every day? Is the news
national or international? How do you get your news (TV, radio, newspaper, internet)? Do
you think it is important to be up to date with news?
12. What role do the media play in people’s lives? What are some advantages and disadvantages
of different media? Do you think the information on the internet is reliable?
13. Do you use internet much during the day? What do you usually do on the internet? What are
some of the advantages of internet? What are the disadvantages of Internet?
14. Do people in your country use internet a lot? Do you do any shopping on internet? Do you
send and receive email regularly? Who do you usually communicate with?
15. Describe your favourite style of music. Why do you like this type of music? Where and when
do you normally listen to music? What role does music play in people’s life?
16. Why is it easier for children to learn to play a musical instrument? Are there any benefits
from learning to play a musical instrument? Do you play any musical instrument?
17. Do you read a lot? What kind of books do you read? Why? How important is reading for
learning to speak a language? Can reading produce spoken fluency in a foreign language?
18. What interesting facts do you know about Ukraine? What do you like about Ukraine? What
part of Ukraine would you like to live in? Why? What does it mean to be Ukrainian? What
are the most important features that every Ukrainian has to possess?
19. What would you like to do and see in Britain on a three-week holiday? How do you think
British people would describe their country? Would you like to live in Great Britain? What
parts of British culture are popular in your country?
20. Do you enjoy your school? How can the type of school you go to affect career success? What
changes do you think will happen in the classroom in the near future? What important
lessons do we learn from schools?